The Lord Is My Light
James L. Nicholson • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 27:1
Verse 1
The Lord is my light; then why should I fear? By day and by night his presence is near. He is my salvation from sorrow and sin; This blessed assurance the Spirit doth bring.
Chorus
The Lord is my light; He is my joy and my song. By day and by night He leads, he leads me along.
Verse 2
The Lord is my light; tho clouds may arise, Faith, stronger than sight, looks up thru the skies Where Jesus forever in glory doth reign. Then how can I ever in darkness remain?
Chorus
The Lord is my light; He is my joy and my song. By day and by night He leads, he leads me along.
Verse 3
The Lord is my light; the Lord is my strength. I know in his might I’ll conquer at length. My weakness in mercy he covers with pow’r, And, walking by faith, I am blest ev’ry hour.
Chorus
The Lord is my light; He is my joy and my song. By day and by night He leads, he leads me along.
Verse 4
The Lord is my light, my all and in all. There is in his sight no darkness at all. He is my Redeemer, my Savior, and King. With Saints and with angels his praises I’ll sing.
Chorus
The Lord is my light; He is my joy and my song. By day and by night He leads, he leads me along.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 27:1
Reference 2
- isaiah 12:2